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Junior Lawyer

Company : Sureway Construction Group
Salary : Details not provided
Location : Alberta

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Overview:

Junior Lawyer – In House

Sureway is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, with over 50 years’ experience, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.

Reporting to the In-House General Counsel, the Junior Lawyer will be responsible for providing legal advice and risk management on a wide array of legal issues across the corporate group with a primary focus on the Heavy Construction and Infrastructure industry. The Junior Lawyer will provide guidance and opinions on certain best industry practices and will ensure compliance as required.

Location: Edmonton, AB (on-site)

Junior Lawyer Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
  • Ensure Compliance with Government Legislation.
  • Advise on legal responsibilities.
  • Identify Risk.
  • Oversee Risk Management activities.
  • Review and Prepare legal documents.
  • Retain and manage and assist external counsel as required.
  • Maintain minute books and document files.
  • Research and prepare Memos.
  • Preparing, reviewing and negotiating company contracts, requests for proposals and other legal documents.
  • Consulting with management, commercial advisors, tax experts, accountants, HR, and marketing staff.
  • Negotiating and drafting commercial and contractual agreements and advising on employment matters.
  • Developing the organization's policies on industry-specific issues, corporate governance or regulatory affairs.
  • Liaise with Senior Staff.

Junior Lawyer Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:
  • Must be a member in good standing of Law Society of Alberta.
  • Licensed to practice law in Alberta.
  • 3-5 years of relevant work experience in a firm.
  • Strong knowledge of legal concepts, principles, and terminology.
  • Critical thinking, analysis, and research skills are essential.
  • Ability to read, interpret and apply legal documentation, laws or legislation.
  • Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or private information with tact and discretion; knowledge of data privacy laws.
  • Superior interpersonal skills and mentality to interact with management, coworkers, and external agencies across a wide variety of topics in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with MS Office.
  • Excellent writing skills, including proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation for complex documentation.
  • Superior time management skills, multi-tasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
  • High level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning, and diplomacy.
  • Resourcefulness and flexibility.
  • Professional, responsive, and positive work attitude is critical.


Work Conditions
  • Ability to attend and conduct meetings and presentations.
  • Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
  • Working with tight deadlines.
  • Overtime as required.
Sureway offers a fantastic opportunity to join a leading team in the heavy construction industry. We offer a friendly, fast paced environment with plenty of room for career advancement, great benefits, and a strong team of professionals. This position is located in Edmonton, Alberta. Salary will be based on experience.

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